Novonesis

Maintenance Mechanic - Weekends

Novonesis  •  Wausau, WI (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Interested in a career that matters?

Our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the facility. As a Maintenance Technician, you will help keep production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll support a team committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement—contributing directly to compliant and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This is a weekend role working Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The role & your impact

As a Maintenance Technician, you will maintain essential equipment and utilities through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and support continuous improvement efforts. Your work reduces downtime, improves reliability, and ensures we maintain high operational and safety standards.

Your key responsibilities in this role

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and cGMP utility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement lasting solutions.
  • Support site efficiency improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.
  • Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
  • Coordinate work with contractors and external vendors.
  • Follow required safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE use.
  • Respond to emergencies such as critical equipment failures or power disruptions.
  • Complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.
  • Track maintenance metrics (KPIs) and equipment performance.
  • Train team members and support equipment setup or start‑up activities.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

  • Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
  • Hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Proficiency with motors, pumps, sensors, and core maintenance techniques (lubrication, alignment, machining).
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Strong safety mindset and positive attitude.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional skills & interests we value

  • 3+ years of experience in FDA‑regulated industries (pharma, food, etc.).
  • Certifications such as OSHA, EPA Refrigerant Handling, or electrician’s license.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, GMP requirements, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.

What we offer you

  • A team culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Opportunities for skill development and cross‑training.
  • A safe, supportive working environment where craftsmanship and reliability are valued.

Working conditions

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Work may involve confined spaces, heights, or changing environmental conditions.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotations, as needed.

Compensation & benefits

  • $30-$35 an hour based on experience
  • 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
  • Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation
  • 12 holidays
  • 2 weeks of Wellness Time
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
  • Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) option
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • All benefits begin on your first day

Application deadline - 8/28/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

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About Novonesis

At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.

Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.

Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.

The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.

Let’s better our world with biology.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
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Year Founded
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